MI Charter Heroes

Join MAPSA as we recognize the outstanding individuals working in and volunteering for our MI charter schools.

 

Powering students, one hero at a time.

Who's your charter hero? Nominate them today.

Behind every great school is a great human.

From classroom to cafeteria—every hero deserves the spotlight.
Nominate your #MiCharterHero today!

 

Shine the spotlight. Celebrate a hero.

They teach. They lead. They care.
We call them #MiCharterHero.

Hero status: unlocked.

Every Michigan charter school has a hero.
Nominate yours today.

Because charter heroes deserve the stage.

Nominate them as a #MiCharterHero and help us celebrate the everyday heroes who make a difference.

About the #MICharterHero project

Every day, Michigan’s charter schools are powered by incredible heroes—teachers who inspire, leaders who uplift, and staff who keep everything running smoothly. The #MICharterHero program is your chance to shine a spotlight on these extraordinary individuals who make a difference in the lives of students and families. Nominate an educator, administrator, or staff member who goes above and beyond! Your nomination is quick, anonymous, and ongoing—and every selected hero will be recognized across MAPSA's platforms.

 

Eligibility requirements & key program info

  • Eligible "heroes" include any individual that works for a Michigan charter school. This includes charter school teachers, administrators/school leaders, deans/instructional coaches, front office managers, librarians, bus drivers, food administrators, etc. 
  • Nominations are completely anonymous, which means we won't share nominator information with our selected hero. If your hero is selected as our monthly feature, you will be contacted to optionally provide a quote for the story, if you wish to participate. 
  • Nominations are always open and collected on a rolling basis.  
  • You MUST provide a valid email address for your nominated hero, otherwise we cannot contact them if they are selected. 
  • We encourage you to be thorough and descriptive in your nomination. You know your hero better than anyone, and are best positioned to advocate for their selection to us. As you answer these questions, you CAN use individual, personal stories, real examples of impact, etc. 
  • Questions about the #MICharterHero program? Contact us at mapsa@charterschools.org!

                                                  Meet the Heroes! 

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May 2024

Monique Brown
Detroit Edison Public School Academy

📍 Detroit, MI

Read Monique's Story
Charter Hero Tiles for Website

April 2024

Mike Irwin
Grand River Preparatory High School

📍 Grand Rapids, MI

Read Mike's Story

 

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March 2024

Shayla Boose
International Academy of Flint

📍 Flint, MI

Read Shayla's Story
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February 2024

Cameron Smith
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

📍 Grand Rapids, MI

Read Cameron's Story
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January 2024

Jeff Leib
Hanley International Academy

📍 Hamtramck, MI

Read Jeff's Story
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November 2023

Kristen McDowell
Marshall Academy

📍 Marshall, MI

Read Kristen's Story
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October 2023

Layal Boussi
Universal Learning Academy

📍 Westland, MI

Read Layal's Story
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September 2023

Dan Bartels
Excel Charter Academy

📍 Grand Rapids, MI

Read Dan's Story
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August 2023

Verna Felder
Detroit Service Learning Academy

📍 Detroit, MI

Read Verna's Story
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June 2023

Kate Scheid-Weber
Francis Reh Academy

📍 Saginaw, MI

Read Kate's Story
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May 2023

Marsha Salome
Rising Stars Academy

📍 Centerline, MI

Read Marsha's Story
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April 2023

Nicole Wells-Stallworth
MacDowell Preparatory Academy

📍 Detroit, MI

Read Nicole's Story
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March 2023

David Pilgreen
Michigan International Prep School

📍 Michigan

Read David's Story
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February 2023

Susie Schlehuber
Lake Superior Academy

📍 Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Read Susie's Story
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January 2023

Wendie Lewis
Jalen Rose Learning Academy

📍 Detroit, Michigan

Read Wendie's Story
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December 2022

Elizabeth Kress
Chatfield School

📍 Lapeer, Michigan

Read Elizabeth's Story
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November 2022

Rochelle Robinson
Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences

📍 Detroit, Michigan

Read Rochelle's Story

Read #MICharterHero stories now!

Check out these amazing individuals via the Charter Connect Blog
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